I was doing one of thos online multiple choice tests on the BOS website and came across this q..... i dont know if im just stupid or we were never taught this but i have no idea how to do it!
Methanol (BP 64.7C) and propanoic acid (BP 140.8C) react under reflux to produce methyl propanoate (BP 79.9C) and water. Distillation of the reflux mixture produces four pure liquids and these are collected in separate beakers, labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order of collection.
Which beaker will contain methyl propanoate?
A Beaker 1
B Beaker 2
C Beaker 3
D Beaker 4
The answer is b..... any explanations/ help would be appreciated! Thanks
Methanol (BP 64.7C) and propanoic acid (BP 140.8C) react under reflux to produce methyl propanoate (BP 79.9C) and water. Distillation of the reflux mixture produces four pure liquids and these are collected in separate beakers, labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order of collection.
Which beaker will contain methyl propanoate?
A Beaker 1
B Beaker 2
C Beaker 3
D Beaker 4
The answer is b..... any explanations/ help would be appreciated! Thanks